Collocations with "double"

53 collocations found

double click

Used for actions on a computer mouse.

click9.2
double bed

a bed for two people

bed8.8
double chin

a fold of fat under a person's chin

chin8.5
stunt double

A person who performs stunts in place of an actor.

stunt8.5
double bedroom

a bedroom for two people, with one large bed

bedroom8.0
double duvet

a bed covering large enough for a double bed

duvet8.0
double garage

A garage with space for two cars.

garage8.0
double mattress

A mattress large enough for two people.

mattress8.0
double agent

A spy who pretends to work for one country while actually working for another.

agent7.5
double digit

Describes a number between 10 and 99. Often used to describe percentages, like 'double-digit inflation'.

digit7.5
double vision

A medical condition where one sees two images of a single object.

vision7.3
double homicide

The killing of two people.

homicide7.2
double brandy

a double measure of brandy

brandy7.0
double gin

a double measure of gin

gin7.0
double output

To increase production to twice the original amount.

output7.0
double portion

Used to describe a serving of food that is twice the normal size.

portion6.9
double figures

a number between 10 and 99

figure6.8
double meaning

Often used for words or phrases with two interpretations, one of which may be risqué.

meaning6.8
pay6.8
double quotes

Refers to the punctuation marks (“ ”) used to show speech.

quote6.8
double ration

twice the normal amount of a ration

ration6.8
double spread

an article or advertisement covering two facing pages

spread6.8
double layer

two layers of something

layer6.7
double taxation

taxing the same income or asset twice

taxation6.7
turnover doubles

Turnover becomes twice as large.

turnover6.7
approximately double

To increase to almost twice the original amount or size.

approximately6.5
double gates

A pair of gates that open in the middle.

gate6.5
knot6.5
double stroller

A stroller designed to hold two children at once.

stroller6.5